Playspaces can help address the youth mental health crisis
Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real and widespread. Even before the pandemic, an alarming number of young people struggled with…
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A Moment of Gratitude for MacKenzie Scott
Equity can only be realized when all people involved have an opportunity to help shape it. MacKenzie Scott During the time we are celebrating Women’s…
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Racial Justice in Recreation: Lessons from Three Black Leaders in the Early Struggle for Playspace Equity
Playgrounds spread across America in the early 20th century as cities grew and the movement for public recreation started to gain momentum. From the very…
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Play Everywhere Winners Expand Access to Nature Play
Through the Play Everywhere Design Challenge, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and KABOOM! offer a pathway for communities across Western New York and Southeast…
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How We Partner to Build Places to Play
At KABOOM!, we create amazing places to play through a process driven by kids and communities. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to…
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Sparking Playful Learning Opportunities Everywhere is a Crucial Covid Recovery Strategy for Kids’ Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life for kids all across the country. Its drastic impact on young people is already well-documented, including decreased physical activity, learning…
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Lifting Teen Voices in Rochester, NY
Community Engagement Yields Pride in a New Playspace The new adventure course at Rochester’s Grand Avenue Park is brightly-colored, consisting of parkour-inspired equipment like climbing…
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Playful Learning is a Crucial COVID Recovery Strategy in La Habra, CA
David DeLeon, Recreation Manager at the City of La Habra, wants every child across the city to have access to the many benefits of playing…
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How Play Everywhere Design Challenge Winners Get Kids Moving in Unconventional Ways
Through the Play Everywhere Design Challenge, KABOOM! and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, aim to provide kids in Southeast Michigan and Western New York…
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Why Investing in Play Must Be Part of COVID Recovery
American Rescue Plan dollars represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in communities. Originally posted at Meeting of the Minds under the headline “Why Investing in…
